Volkswagen is recalling some e-Up models due to the risk of fire on battery cells. So far, no incidents are known, but the action was taken as a precaution, it said on Friday from Wolfsburg. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) it is about 122 cars that were built in the past year. According to the current status, this includes 81 e-Up in Germany.

The KBA monitors the recall. According to the authority, short circuits or fires could occur “due to previous damage to the battery cells”. Volkswagen announced that it would replace the batteries in the vehicles it checked, which were manufactured in May and June 2020.

“In connection with the battery production for the e -Up in individual cases, we cannot rule out the possibility that individual battery cells may have been damaged during a manual follow-up inspection of the cell modules, “the manufacturer continued. “As a result, an insulation fault can occur when operating the vehicle, which in rare cases can lead to a short circuit in the battery system.” In recent years, there had been dangerous battery fires on some smartphones or mobile chargers.

Volkswagen was literally overrun last year. VW e-Up, Skoda Citigo iV and Seat Mii electric were suddenly in such demand due to the increased innovation bonus that the group could no longer deliver. To date, none of the three small electric cars can be ordered.

(mfz)